US Navy 1952 Destroyer Lineup Grand Slam Exercise Original Photo

Description: An original, first-generation photograph from a stunning war photo collection compiled by friend of the USMC, Marion Fischer.Type & Size: A 9.5x5.5" original photograph.Condition: Fair vintage condition. May have wrinkles, missing corners, or other damage from age. Please see photos for details. The back side may have cardboard backing remnants, glue remnants from being previously part of an album, or other markings.The photograph depicts a lineup of four US Navy destroyers, namely USS Hank (DD-702), USS Newport News, USS Wren (DD-577), and USS Laffey (DD-724), docked side by side in a calm harbor. Each ship's identification number is prominently displayed on their hulls as they rest quietly in the water. The scene likely took place during a peacetime naval exercise or at a naval base, capturing a moment of maritime readiness.The destroyers shown in this image have a storied past, with some participating in significant naval engagements during World War II. These ships were part of the Fletcher-class destroyer series, known for their versatility and robustness, and often served as key elements in fleet defense strategies and convoy protection during wartime operations.Visible in the image are the ship numbers 776, 779, 770, and 724 painted boldly on the hulls. These identifiers link the destroyers to their respective names and histories. - - -This photograph originates from a massive Type 1 photo collection compiled by Mrs Marion Fischer. It contained over 500 mostly Navy & USMC press and personal photos spanning from Pearl Harbor through the Korean War. A number of these photos appear to have never been published.During World War II Marion Fischer worked with the Emergency Aid of Pennsylvania. On her own, she started a project to provide kits for Marines. She wrote to her friends as well as celebrities to appeal for money for these kits that held toilet articles, writing paper, and a picture frame. Once the war ended, Mrs. Fischer found herself with the beginnings of a collection of letters from military officials. She again started writing letters to Marine Corps officers asking for items she could add to her collection. She mainly received photographs and biographical notes. Later, she was able to obtain war souvenirs. She displayed this collection in her home and opened it up to Marines wanting to view the holdings. Much of her collection is now part of the USMC archives referenced as Coll/858. Other parts of it, such as this photo collection, were sold by her estate. Many of the photos in this collection were sent in to her by an incredible list of high ranking personnel including fleet Admiral Nimitz, Rear Admiral James Fife, and scores of others.

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Location: Carlsbad, California

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